Signs

The Basics of Color Theory

noreply@blogger.com (Haree) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:12:00 +0000

Color is the perceptual characteristic of light described by a color name. Each color is a light of particular wavelength and usually each form of light is composed of many colors. When an object is exposed to light, it absorbs certain wavelengths and reflect others. The viewer perceive these wavelengths as different colors. Visual designers often require to combine these colors effectively. The color wheel or color circle is the basic tool for combining colors. Color Theory is a set of principles used to create harmonious color combinations. The relationships between the colors can be represented in the form of a color wheel.Read more »

Introduction to Graphic Design

noreply@blogger.com (Haree) — Mon, 23 May 2011 09:30:00 +0000

We all are familiar with the adage, 'A picture is worth a thousand words'; which simply means a complex idea can be conveyed much easily and effectively using an image instead of writing long sentences to express the same idea. The term 'Graphic Design' or 'Visual Communication' or 'Communication Design' also relate to the idea that graphical representation can easily communicate with the viewers compared to the plain text representation.Read more »

An Introduction to Signs

noreply@blogger.com (Haree) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:58:00 +0000

Welcome to Signs, the design blog by Haree powered by NEWNMEDIA™. This blog is dedicated to graphic design and related discussions. As a researcher in the area of design, I am happy to share my thoughts, dreams and ideas in this field. I look forward for the valuable feedback from visitors around the globe about my findings, works and the process. This blog will also feature some of the case studies of various design projects done under the label of NEWNMEDIA™. This blog will also serve as a resource site for all those who are interested in graphic design, as a career option.

The topics covered in this blog include, but not limited to; graphic design, visual communication, elements and principles of design, cultural elements in design etc.